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Population and households in ZIP 48126
Household size in ZIP 48126
| Period | ZIP 48126 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.47 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.81 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.83 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.51 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 48126 are large by national standards, averaging 3.51 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has crept up from 3.47 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Michigan ZIP code with 5,000+ people has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 48126
| Period | ZIP 48126 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.5 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.1 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 48126 is young: half of its residents are under 31.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 30.7 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 48126
| Period | ZIP 48126 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 48126: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 48126
Renters in ZIP 48126
| Period | ZIP 48126 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.9% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.1% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 48126 than nationally: 43.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 60.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 48126
| Period | ZIP 48126 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 48126 than nationally: 11.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 48126
| Period | ZIP 48126 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 48126 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 48126
| Period | ZIP 48126 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $911 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $972 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,055 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,426 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$515 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 48126 runs $1,426 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $515 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 43.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 48126
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 48126
| Period | ZIP 48126 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 48126: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 48126
| Period | ZIP 48126 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.5% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.1% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.3% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.9% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in ZIP 48126 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points, as it has nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 48126
| Period | ZIP 48126 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 48126: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 48126 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 48126 | 3.51 | 31.1 | 7.9% | 43.6% | 11.2% | 1950 | $1,426 | 24.2% | 74.9% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 48120 | 3.50 | 32.3 | 5.1% | 59.4% | 6.7% | 1956 | $1,280 | 28.8% | 71.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 48228 | 2.71 | 34.0 | 22.0% | 50.7% | 16.5% | 1951 | $1,121 | 11.1% | 78.8% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 48210 | 3.36 | 29.5 | 18.7% | 41.2% | 17.2% | 1940 | $1,072 | 8.6% | 57.6% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 48204 | 2.31 | 42.7 | 17.8% | 44.3% | 32.4% | 1940 | $1,164 | 13.2% | 84.5% | 16.3% |
| ZIP 48122 | 3.25 | 29.7 | 11.1% | 39.2% | 8.8% | 1952 | $1,098 | 14.7% | 70.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 48209 | 3.01 | 32.4 | 19.3% | 39.3% | 14.5% | 1938 | $909 | 9.9% | 59.7% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 48227 | 2.65 | 37.4 | 25.4% | 41.1% | 21.6% | 1945 | $1,077 | 12.3% | 84.5% | 19.4% |
| ZIP 48124 | 2.56 | 39.1 | 9.3% | 18.0% | 6.0% | 1954 | $1,345 | 40.9% | 93.6% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 48128 | 2.89 | 35.4 | 5.5% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 1949 | $1,479 | 54.3% | 92.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 48217 | 2.53 | 36.2 | 13.8% | 36.7% | 16.8% | 1951 | $1,168 | 12.9% | 85.9% | 7.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 48126. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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